Resolution in Support of Prop 1D

Whereas, The Associated Students is the official voice of the students of Humboldt State University (HSU); and

Whereas, Proposition 1D: Kindergarten-University Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2006 is an investment in our schools, our children and the future of California; and

Whereas, Providing a quality institution for students is a priority; and

Whereas, One of the best ways to help our economy and create good-paying jobs is to create world-class public schools that have adequate educational facilities and that give our students the skills they need to succeed in the workforce; and

Whereas, Proposition 1D provides over $7 billion for K-12 grades and an additional $3 billion for higher education; and

Whereas, Proposition 1D allocates funds to retrofit and upgrade our University to ensure it can withstand the impact of natural disasters like earthquakes; and

Whereas, Proposition 1D also includes funding for finishing the Behavioral and Social Sciences building and the Physical Education Complex which will provide classrooms for future students of HSU; and

Whereas, more than 60% of our buildings on campus are 30 years of age or older and require major repairs; and

Whereas, Proposition 1D will fund 15.4% of HSU capital need for the next five years (2006/07-2010/11); and

Whereas, for every dollar California invests to get students in and through college, the state’s economy receives $3 net return on that investment; and

Whereas, Proposition 1D provides accountability to ensure funds are allocated properly which include being subjected to independent audits and that misuse of Prop 1d funds is a crime, punishable by time in jail; and

Whereas, Proposition 1D is vital to California’s future that both candidates for Governor, as well as bipartisan majority of legislature, support the measure; and

Whereas, Proposition 1d is also supported by the California State Student Association (CSSA), the academic senate CSU and HSU, and the Board of Trustees; therefore be it

Resolved, Associated Students of HSU pledge their support for Proposition 1D; therefore be it further

Resolved, that copies of this resolution shall be sent to but not limited to: President Rollin Richmond, Provost Richard Vrem, University Announcements, the local and campus media, all campus clubs, all A.S. programs, the Academic Senate HSU, and California Faculty Association.

Authored by: Amrit Dhadli, California State Student Association

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Tara Holloway, Representative Sarah Wood

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